Tensions between the United States and Israel have escalated recently, with the two sides disagreeing on their approach to the Gaza conflict. The United States has repeatedly urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to act cautiously and accept the two-state solution. In addition, U.S. intelligence has publicly accused Israel of using non-precision-guided bombs that killed innocent civilians, hoping that the Israeli military will change its tactics. However, the Israeli side seems to have ignored the US warning. Israeli Defense Minister Gallant warned that defeating Hamas will take a long time and could last for months or even longer.
It is worth noting that when Sullivan, the assistant for affairs of the United States, visited Israel, he also conveyed to the Israeli leadership the expectations of the United States: he hoped that the Israeli army would reduce the intensity of military operations, and called on Israel to be more cautious and targeted in military operations to avoid indiscriminate killing of innocents. However, Gallant did not respond positively to this, but only thanked the United States for its support and hoped that the United States would carefully consider the common values of the two sides. This series of statements seems to show that the United States is sending the strongest signal to Israel.
While the U.S. is urging Israel to change its stance and embrace a "two-state solution" to show their global efforts, in reality, little is known about whether the U.S. has taken real action. Although it is not clear when the United States will act on Israel's tough stance, the report said that the United States has said that if Israel does not act, the United States will take the next step.
However, beyond verbal warnings and opinions, it is not yet known whether there will be substantive action. Against this backdrop, Middle Eastern countries have proposed sanctions against Israel, but these proposals have not received much response, and Western countries have ignored them. Some commentators have argued that the United States and Israel already share common interests and positions, and this treatment is not surprising. They believe that Netanyahu** will only change tactics and will eventually take the city, regardless of their rhetoric.
In the face of the conflict between the United States and Israel, we can't help but wonder, what are the real motives of both sides?Is there really a possibility of a break between the two countries in this conflict?
First, tensions between the United States and Israel did not happen overnight. Although the United States has repeatedly urged Israel to change its position, this does not mean a complete break between the two countries. There is still room for common interests and cooperation between the two sides. Especially in the turbulent situation in the Middle East, the United States has always regarded Israel as an important ally and actively supported its existence and development.
Secondly, the conflict between the two sides may also be a kind of performance to present their respective positions and efforts in front of the international community. In the face of global pressure, the United States wants to demonstrate its aggressive commitment to a peaceful solution by urging Israel to change its position. Israel, on the other hand, has maintained political stability in the country by standing its ground, while also demonstrating to the public its determination to fight terrorism with a strong line.
Finally, we can't ignore the entanglement of interests behind it. The geopolitics of the Middle East region is complex, with intertwined interests among countries. As a global superpower, the United States has important strategic considerations for the political structure and resource control in the Middle East. As a Jewish state in the Middle East, Israel also plays a role in protecting its own interests and regional stability. The intertwined and interrelated interests of the two sides make it impossible for the two sides to easily sever diplomatic relations.
To sum up, there are a lot of complicating factors in the conflict between the United States and Israel. Whatever the true motives of both sides, we hope that they will be able to resolve their differences through dialogue and cooperation and work together for peace and stability in the Middle East. At the same time, we also hope that the international community can play a more active role in the Middle East issue and jointly promote the realization of a peaceful settlement. Only in this way can we see a brighter future for the Middle East.